Dwayne Umbarger
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| Dwayne Umbarger | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Neosho County Community College (1972) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 2, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Chanute, Kansas | |
| Profession | Farmer/Rancher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Dwayne D. Umbarger is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 14th District since 1997. He has been the Assistant Majority Whip since 2003. In 1995 and 1996, he was on the ANW Special Education Board in Numbolt, Kansas. He was also a School Board member for the Consolidated Unified School District #101 in Erie from 1994 to 1996.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Umbarger has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
- Education
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
- Reapportionment, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction, Vice Chair
- Transportation, Chair
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Umbarger served on these committees:
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)
- Transportation (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
- Education
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
- Ways and Means
Issues
What Sen. Umbarger supports[1]:
- State, rather than local, educational funding
- Tax exemptions for senior citizens
- Veterans benefits
- Pro-life
Recent legislation which Sen. Umbarger co-sponsored includes: A resolution affirming the right of unions to hold private elections[2], a resolution to encourage the creation of a U.S. laser defense system[3], a resolution for a transportation plan[4], and a bill repealing the franchise tax[5].
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Umbarger was re-elected to the 14th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating David L. Miller (D).[6] Umbarger raised $135,260 for his campaign, while Miller raised $1,900.[7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dwayne Umbarger (R)
| 16,300 | 64.7% | ||
| David L. Miller (D) | 8,868 | 35.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Umbarger collected $135,260 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $6,700 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $2,000 |
Scorecards
Kansas Economic Freedom Index
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index is a project of Bob Weeks, creator of the blog Voice For Liberty in Wichita. The purpose of the Index "is to identify Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t."[9] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Dwayne Umbarger received a rating of 20% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[10]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Dwayne + Umbarger + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Dwayne Umbarger News Feed
- FIRST IN PRINT: PSU student government has its own Day on the Hill - Pittsburg Morning Sun
- State senators to vote on redrawn congressional district map - Kansas.com
- Redistricting proposals surface in Kansas - Kansas City Star
- Senate passes Congress map derided by state GOP - Kansas.com
- Local lawmakers facing redistricting, school finance, taxes. - Fort Scott Tribune
- City OKs bond refinancing; Move will save Fort Scott more than $300000. - Fort Scott Tribune
External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Sen. Umbarger on Vote KS.org
- State Surge Profile
References
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| Preceded by '' | Kansas Senate District 14 1997–present | Succeeded by NA |
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